Strictly star Delta Goodrem forced out by rib injury

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

Australian singer Delta Goodrem will miss this week's Strictly Come Dancing due to a rib injury sustained in training.

Delta Goodrem has withdrawn from this week's Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining a rib injury during training. The Australian singer announced the decision on Tuesday evening and will sit out Saturday's live show on doctor's orders.

Goodrem was performing strongly in the competition. She and professional partner Kai Widdrington topped the leaderboard after their previous salsa routine scored 33 points. Judge Motsi Mabuse awarded them the first nine of the series, calling the performance 'amazing'.

In a statement, Goodrem said she was 'absolutely gutted' to miss the week. 'I've been loving every second of this experience, so having to sit this one out is heartbreaking – especially after the high of Saturday night,' she said. She added that she was focusing on resting and recovering, and hoped to return to the dancefloor soon.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed the withdrawal, stating that Goodrem had been advised by doctors to rest. 'In line with the rules of the show, Delta and Kai will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again,' the spokesperson said.

The bye means Goodrem and Widdrington will automatically progress to the following week's show without competing this weekend, provided she recovers sufficiently.

How it is being reported

• Strictly Come Dancing Frontrunner Delta Goodrem Forced To Miss Live Show On Medical GroundsStrictly Come Dancing star Delta Goodrem has announced she will not be able to compete in this week’s live show due to an injury sustained during training. On Tuesday evening, the Australian singer-songwriter confirmed that because of a “rib injury”, she would be sitting out Saturday night’s live show. As is standard procedure when a Strictly contestant is injured, the Eurovision star will be allowed to return to the contest next week, provided she is fit and well. Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington performing a disco-inspired Salsa routine in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom A BBC…HuffPost UK · 12 Oct, 18:51
• Strictly star Delta Goodrem ‘gutted’ to pull out of Saturday live show ‘due to rib injury’Delta Goodrem suffered an injury before Saturday’s live show (Picture: Thomas Ramstorfer/Shutterstock) Delta Goodrem has had to dramatically pull out of Strictly Come Dancing’s live show on Saturday on doctor’s orders. The country singer suffered a rib injury and will get a bye into the next round…Metro · 12 Oct, 18:47
• Delta Goodrem 'absolutely gutted' as injury forces her out of Strictly Come DancingDelta Goodrem has to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week after suffering an injury and has told fans that she is "absoutely gutted" that she will not be on screen on SaturdayThe Mirror · 12 Oct, 18:41
• Delta Goodrem 'absolutely gutted' as injury forces her out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekDelta Goodrem has to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week after suffering an injury and has told fans that she is "absoutely gutted" that she will not be on screen on SaturdayThe Mirror · 12 Oct, 18:41

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